Accounting Manager

Location: Santa Clara, California

Type: Full-Time, Onsite (5 days per week)

About Elevated

Elevated Materials is at the forefront of lithium battery technology, revolutionizing energy storage by enabling dramatically better battery performance. Elevated’s ultra-thin lithium films increase energy density by 30-70%, extend battery life, and enable significantly faster charge times. Elevated delivers the world's highest quality lithium films and is the only cost-effective solution for GWh-scale manufacturing. This technology is used for all lithium-ion battery applications and anode chemistries and is being commercialized today with R&D and manufacturing in the Bay Area and Germany.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager reporting to the Corporate Controller, to join our growing team. As the Accounting Manager, you will play an essential role in accounting operations and drive high impact process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth environment, is detail-oriented, and has strong operational expertise.

Why Elevated

At Elevated Materials, we’re not just building ultra-thin lithium film for better batteries, we’re powering a cleaner, more sustainable future. As a purpose-driven company at the forefront of energy innovation, we’re taking on one of the world’s biggest challenges with cutting-edge technology and an extraordinary team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day, month-end, and quarter-end close processes, including but not limited to preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and various accounting reports of financial results.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Ensure all intercompany transactions are properly recorded, eliminated, and reconciled.
• Develop, update and implement policies and procedures within the department.
• Continuously apply process improvement methodology and mindset to execute meaningful and measurable improvement to the various existing processes in the overall accounting operations.
• Understand overall accounting operation by participating in different functions’ day-to-day operations.
• Establish cost controls and implement scalable cost accounting process to support manufacturing scale up and ensuring accurate product costing and margin analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams by providing financial insights and operational support.
• Prepare schedules for audit support and provide requested audit documentation.
• Partner with FP&A on the annual budget, monthly forecast, various expenses analytics and other internal reporting activities.
• Assist in treasury/cash management.
• Assist, as needed, with various ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA &/or Big 4 experience preferred.
• At least 6 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 of those years in the accounting function of a manufacturing company.
• Strong working knowledge of key business processes (financial close, order to cash, procure to pay, etc.).
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge in US GAAP.
• Experience with SAP or an equivalent large enterprise resource planning system.
• Exposure to international accounting and multi-entity consolidations.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Strong project management, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sets a good example for the team, with a strong work ethic and a passion for a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $115,000- $155,000 per year, which represents the low and high end of the salary range for this exempt position. The total rewards package will also include company equity and an annual discretionary bonus.

Elevated's Benefits Include:

• Healthcare: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tax-Advantaged Programs: FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits
• Retirement: 401(k) with a generous 4.5% match and immediate vesting
• Wellbeing: Access to One Medical, Rightway, Spring Health, XP Health, and SoFi
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, 12-weeks paid parental leave
• Additional Perks: Company cell phone, employee resource support, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elevated Materials is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws, and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.